Lot Essay
For a similar jug with a different coat-of-arms, see E. Klinge, Deutsches Steinzeug der Renaissance- und Barokzeit, Hetjens Museum, 1979, p.59, nr.100
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CIRCA 1596
Details
A large Westerwald stoneware armorial jug
Circa 1596
The grey ground dashed in blue, the slightly conical body centred by a crowned coat-of-arms within a medallion inscribed and dated ...ANNO 1596..., flanked by rampant lions on an incised scrolling ground, the stepped bulbous body with wave pattern below a beared mascaroon (Bartmann) at the spout, applied with short strap handle, minor chips
38.8 cm. high
Circa 1596
The grey ground dashed in blue, the slightly conical body centred by a crowned coat-of-arms within a medallion inscribed and dated ...ANNO 1596..., flanked by rampant lions on an incised scrolling ground, the stepped bulbous body with wave pattern below a beared mascaroon (Bartmann) at the spout, applied with short strap handle, minor chips
38.8 cm. high
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Sale room notice
Please note that the date should read 19th Century and not circa 1596 as stated in the printed catalogue.
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